Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada
For Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada, cpsc recall number is 26-510; product is VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries; recall date is May 28, 2026; hazard is The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese’s Law . When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death; remedy type is Refund, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-510 verified
- Recall
- Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada verified
- Product
- VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries verified
- Recall date
- May 28, 2026 verified
- Hazard
- The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese’s Law . When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death. verified
- Remedy type
- Refund verified
- What to do
- Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Proudly American Store for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures. verified
- Units affected
- About 8,000 verified
- Incidents and injuries
- None reported verified
- Recalling firm
- Proudly American Store, of Canada verified
- Manufactured in
- Indonesia verified
- Sold at
- Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11. verified
- Which items are affected
- This recall involves Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batteries were sold in clear plastic bags with one or two batteries. The brand name and “VL2020” are embossed on the battery. Panasonic is not alleged to have engaged in any wrongdoing. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Hazard: The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese’s Law . When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 28, 2026 Units: About 8,000
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-510
Recall
Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada
Product
Name of Product: VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
Recall date
Recall Date: May 28, 2026
Hazard
Hazard: The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese’s Law . When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy type
Remedy: Refund
What to do
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Proudly American Store for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Units affected
Units: About 8,000
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Recalling firm
Importer(s): Proudly American Store, of Canada
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Sold at
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
Which items are affected
Description: This recall involves Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batteries were sold in clear plastic bags with one or two batteries. The brand name and “VL2020” are embossed on the battery. Panasonic is not alleged to have engaged in any wrongdoing.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Lithium-Coin-Batteries-Recalled-Due-to-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Federal-Statute-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-of-Coin-Batteries-Imported-by-Proudly-American-Store-of-Canada
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json